Date Joined: 8 August 2002 Hello My name is Daniel O'Byrne, ÂÂ
The belief that a good photograph is the result of a good camera places the importance upon the equipment rather than upon the photographer. It emphasizes the machine rather than the man, the tool rather than the artist, the technology rather than the artistic intent. It is as if Monet had been told that the reason why his paintings were so beautiful was because he had such good paintbrushes. Or as if Paul Bocuse’s culinary excellence was explained away by his use of superlative pots and pans. Or again if Yo-Yo Ma had been informed that his Stradivarius was solely responsible for the stunning quality of his music.ÂÂ
One can be inspired and have an idea, be very creative in making this idea into a work of art, have developed the required level of craftsmanship, without the outcome of one’s efforts being motivated by the desire to follow a vision for one’s entire body of work. Vision is an overriding envelope that encompasses both inspiration and creativity. It is a blanket that covers the entire artist’s work, a blanket that often comes later in the life of an artist, after one has perfected one’s art and moved beyond the commonplace outcome that most artists have to go through. For this reason I placed vision as the third step of this process. I placed it there not because it comes necessarily at the end of the process but because in life it is often something that artists discover later on.
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Certainly, a master needs a masterful instrument, be it a camera, paintbrushes, pots and pans or a violin, as in my examples, or other tool, since this list can be expanded to include many other professions. But to say that the quality of the art is caused solely by the quality of the instrument is to miss the point altogether about the importance of the artist. It is missing the point about the human factor, about the man or the woman that actually made use of this instrument. After all, art is made by artists and not by tools. Tools are inanimate objects that need someone to set them in motion. And to set a tool in motion so that art is created through the use of this tool, an artist is needed.
I am now retired from working as a Mental Health professional having worked in the Royal Air Force and National Health Service, giving me more time to persue my photography and artwork. I am a Semi Professional Photoghrapher. Here you will find a collection of my photographs and a selection of Digital Art, Traditional Painting and Sketches that I have also used the digital medium to enhance. Please feel free to pass on any comments. My Camera Gear
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Comments (61)
Synapse
Beautiful symmetrical shot Danny, it reminds me of shooting inside Milan's Duomo back in October, that was a wonder to behold! Best of luck with the move, hope to see you back here soon :-)
Sekadhar
Fantastic! Excellent capture:))!!!!
DIANE603
Awesome shot!! ~V~
iaacf
Very beautiful textures and symmetrics. Not to mention the colors and compo... well done.
Krystie
Splendid architecture and excellent photo! Bravo and I V!
nongo
Incredible DOF!!!!!!!! beautiful shot Danny!!!! Hope to see you back soon! Hope the move goes well!!!V
sammi
wow. that is stunning. beautiful work danob. :)
Raven_427
All the best for your move Danny! :-)
tcdrushgeddy
excellent all the way.
Tedz
You moving House?.....so You really are coming to Live with me.....manly hugz ....Lovely House.
Kropot
Thars a wide view my friend :) I would skwees it trough a filter :) Wow, I want a lens that does that. Lovely, churches have a deep spirit, there build on ancient places ;)
borsy
Excellent image!!!
Apophis906
Wow,thats a pretty shot,what a lovely church. Excellent capture and job here.
sharky_
A beautiful and pretty site to see. Aloha
sossy
excellent capture into the depth! beautiful columns! love the light coming in! very impressive shot of the silence atmosphere! ;o) moving means much work! hope you get through soon!
kansas
Incredibly gorgeous cathedral. Thank you. Hope your move is an easy one.
bleachfix
Beautiful lofty ceiling...must give great echo readings...nothing like a good house move to keep the salisbury glands in top form! show us pics of the new digs when ya get settled in...
jstsittinghere
incredible place and capture,good luck with your move
cynlee
an impressive cathedral & daunting perspective... wonder what they did with the pews... good luck on the move! :]
soloshado
Wonderful arches...What an experience it would have been to take part in building such a masterpiece.
DJB
Too incredible... I think I have seen this place tried in Bryce5 way back. Your shot is quite amazing. Hope it's a smooth move.
KingPtolemy
Brilliant shot!!! Wonderful photography!!!
Punaguy
This is absolutely stunning....! Lighting and colors are superb! I am in awe! V
RedundantlyAbundant
Excellent shot! It's beautiful! Good luck with the move...I hate moving...it's such a pain.
vlaaitje
an very impressive shot, I like the play with light through the window, from the left side to the right side, and good luck in your new apartment, and take care of your self.....
jimry
Such beauty inside...breathtaking in fact...wonderous work mate :)
Cosme..D..Churruca
Imponent Cathedral... so well captured !
i-popba
oHH..!! Wonderful architecture ..!! Excellent colors and composition!!...you rock..!! V
Blush
Incredibly beautiful Look at those ceilings, the mosaci pics, love the silver & gold arches but ehhhhh what no benches? But that doesn't distract from this beautiful place Spiritual and wonderful capture Glad it's you moving and not me I hate moving Hope you like your new digs Excellent image here hun Vote n hugs Susan~
SoulSearcherr
what a beautiful shot